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An '''entitlement''' is a [[federal]] program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of [[government]] that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the [[federal]] [[government]], and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. [[Social Security]], veterans' compensation, and government pensions are examples of entitlement programs.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/entitlement.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | An '''entitlement''' is a [[federal]] program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of [[government]] that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the [[federal]] [[government]], and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. [[Social Security]], veterans' compensation, and government pensions are examples of entitlement programs.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/entitlement.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | ||
| − | '''Entitlement spending''' can also be referred to as '''non-discretionary spending''' or | + | '''Entitlement spending''' can also be referred to as '''non-discretionary spending''' or [[mandatory spending]], and does not require an annual [[appropriation]], or vote from Congress, as [[discretionary spending]] does. |
| − | In 2013, 62% of the United States federal budget went for non-discretionary, mandatory spending.<ref>http://nationalpriorities.org/media/uploads/federal_budget_101/Figure8.3.png</ref> | + | In 2013, 62% of the United States federal budget went for non-discretionary, mandatory, entitlement spending.<ref>http://nationalpriorities.org/media/uploads/federal_budget_101/Figure8.3.png</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:21, January 6, 2013
An entitlement is a federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the federal government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security, veterans' compensation, and government pensions are examples of entitlement programs.[1]
Entitlement spending can also be referred to as non-discretionary spending or mandatory spending, and does not require an annual appropriation, or vote from Congress, as discretionary spending does.
In 2013, 62% of the United States federal budget went for non-discretionary, mandatory, entitlement spending.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ [1] US Senate Reference
- ↑ http://nationalpriorities.org/media/uploads/federal_budget_101/Figure8.3.png
